Foscoe Fishing Company Blog - Fishing Reports
Foscoe Fishing Company offers the most complete report of fly fishing conditions in western North carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Our professional reports are updated regularly with water flows, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in Blue Ridge Mountains. Plan your next fishing trip knowing you’ll arrive without any surprises and discover some new fishing destinations in the area.
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report September 11th, 2009
On the Holston, there has been a consistent sulphur hatch at high water around 3 pm and lasting a couple of hours. Size 16-18 sulphur comparadun patterns are working well. Blue wing olives are coming off in size 18-20. As usual the tiny flies are present – black flies and midges – as well as scuds. On the Watauga, craneflys are coming off in size 18 or 20, and some blue wing olives are starting to fly around. They have more of a grey color rather than the olive green. Sporadic caddis activity along with the random big sulphur (sz. 14). Midges and small nymph rigs will always bring some fish to hand. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report August 14th, 2009
On the South Holston Tailwaters there is an abundance of Sulphur mayflies in the 16 to 20 size range. Fish patterns that imitate cripples and emergers as well as the adult fly. Terrestrials are working well and midges fished deep will produce fish. On the Watauga Tailwaters, we are still seeing some intermittent sulphurs and caddis, but the name of the game right now is terrestrials. Ants, beetles, and hoppers are all on fire this time of year, especially under trees and near the banks. Fishing midges deep in 2 or 3 fly rigs are also a safe bet. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing Report June 26th, 2009
Finally after years of drought the Blue Ridge Mountains experienced a very wet spring with some areas receiving almost 10 inches during the month of May. The rain of the spring has provided excellent stream water levels for the beginning of the summer. Finish reading this fishing report >>
High Country Fishing & Hatch Report January 13th, 2009
Local – Even though winter temperatures are getting cold, trout still have to eat, and we are catching some nice fish! Delayed Harvest waters are catch and release only till the first Sat. in June, so the waters are teeming with trout. Size 14-20 Bead head Nymphs (pheasant tails, copper johns, hare’s ears in natural or black, princes, etc.) Micro mayflies in brown or green Size 18-22 and Soft Hackles Size 14-18 are doing well on the smaller streams and rivers in the Boone area. Dropper rigs (large lead fly followed by a smaller nymph or midge) are productive on Delayed Harvest waters and Hatchery Supported streams. Look for BWO’s sz.18-22 and little black stoneflies sz.20-24 to start coming off soon on sunny days. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing & Hatch Report November 3rd, 2008
Mid fall has arrived in the High Country bringing colder temperatures and the gradual end of the floating leaf annoyance. The trout will be heavily feeding on the local streams preparing for the winter and the older fish will be moving to their spawning areas. Brown and brook trout will be in their finest colors as they spawn and will provide anglers with some of the best opportunities of the year to target the largest of these species. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Area Fishing and Hatch Report September 5th, 2008
Our local streams are maintaining good water temperatures because of our mild summer. Insect activity is excellent with continued emphasis on terrestrial patterns. Beetles, fur ants, flying ants and grasshoppers are the go-to flies. A great pattern to use this time of year is a bright green inch worm. Any stream with over hanging trees will have fish that are keyed into this food source. Yellow sally stone flies early and late in the day are also good choices. An effective technique for catching fish in warm temperatures is working deep holes with a nymph rig. Copper johns, PTs , and Micro mayflies will work for this method. Slow down with this method and make sure to explore every corner of a deep pool before moving to the next. It is easier to take your time in the summer because you won’t be distracted by mid-day risers in the next pool. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing Report May 8th, 2008
May provides anglers with some of the most beautiful days of the year and some of the best fishing opportunities. May is the last month until October that Delayed Harvest streams are catch and release and they are loaded with fish. Two great DH options are the Watauga River outside of Boone and Helton Creek on the Virginia North Carolina border in Ashe County. Both of these rivers have been having good hatches with a grey caddis dominating the bug mix. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Spring Blue Ridge Fishing Report March 2nd, 2008
The High Country is giving us a hint of things to come – temperatures in the high 50’s the next few days and our wild songbirds are much more active. Several of our fishermen have even reported catch a few trout on top with elkwing caddis tied with CDC. The fishing continues to be good and promises to steadily improve as we go through the month of March. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Winter Blue Ridge Trout Fishing Report January 13th, 2008
26 degrees, cloudy, snow flurries – A great day to go fishing!! Honest – just think about it a minute. Our local streams now have good water levels, average water temps from 37 degrees to 42 degrees. A recent artic blast drove temperatures to the low single digits for several days, essentially putting a halt to all fishing (rumor has it that our guide Matt was dredging a streamer under the ice on Elk River these coldest of days). Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Trout Fishing Report May 6th, 2007
Spring is finally in full swing here in the High Country. We have finally got some rain this weekend and the water levels are looking good around here. May is the last month of catch-and-release on the Delayed Harvest waters, so all you who want to enjoy the D.H. waters should get out as much as possible this month. May seems to be the month that these streams really start to switch gears from a strong nymph bite to a strong dry fly bite. Finish reading this fishing report >>
